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Gillough Family History

Gillough Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Killough, Bullough, Garlough, Kellough, Willoughby, Lough, Gilling

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Where is the Gillough family from?

You can see how Gillough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillough family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Gillough families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillough's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gillough families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gillough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillough census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Gillough. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gillough. For the veterans among your Gillough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillough lifespan?

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